This questionnaire evaluates your organization’s readiness to adopt sustainable practices in food packaging, focusing on Sustainable Packaging Strategies, Recycling and Reuse. Based on your responses, you will be classified into one of three levels (Rookie, Player, Expert) for each competency.

The tool is designed to address businesses involved in either or both practices, with an option to indicate “Not Applicable (N/A)” where necessary.

Adaptation Readiness Level Self-Assessment

Adaptation Readiness Level Self-Assessment

B1 Sustainable Packaging Strategies
Yes
No


Yes, fully integrated into
Informal
No


No targets
Some Generic Goals
Specific, measurable targets in place


Yes, with regular campaigns
Occasionally
No


Regularly
Sometimes
Rarely


Actively involved
Considering Joining
No

B2 Recycling Practices
More than 50%
20-50%
Less than 20%
N/A


Frequently
Occasionally
Never


For Most/All products
For Limited Products
No
N/A

B3 Reusing Practices
Fully implemented
Pilot Phase
No
N/A


Comprehensive systems
Limited systems
No


Yes
No
N/A

ABOUT THE RESULTS

This self-assessment questionnaire aims to help organisations evaluate their readiness in adopting sustainable packaging practices, with a focus on recycling and reusing strategies. Regardless of the level of understanding identified in Sustainable Packaging Strategies, all training materials developed within the STOPP project remain valuable and relevant, offering insights to support organisations at any stage of their sustainability journey. For both Recycling Practices and Reusing Practices, the training and support materials are tailored to the Rookie, Player, and Expert levels, ensuring that each organisation can access resources aligned with their current needs and capabilities.

Expert Level

You have already embraced sustainability and now want to amplify your impact. STOPP offers resources to enhance your communication and inspire greater engagement within your network.

Player Level

You recognise the benefits of sustainable solutions and are ready to implement them. STOPP provides practical guidance to help you navigate this transition and make informed decisions.

Rookie Level

You are at the start of your sustainability journey, eager to learn. The STOPP training materials will help you understand the alternatives available and how to take your first steps.

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